Growing up, my mom had a couple of nativities that she would get out at Christmas time, that I loved to sit and look at. She had an olive wood nativity that she picked up years ago when she visited the Holy Land, and she also had a ceramic one that she kept closed in her curio cabinet. I always knew that having a nativity was just part of Christmas. I loved to look at the baby Jesus {I also loved to pick him up and hold him} and all of the other pieces. Since we’ve been married, I’ve wanted to get a nice nativity, but it just hasn’t ever happened. For the last few years, this is the one that I’ve wanted, but I’m still just hoping for that someday. 🙂
When I saw this Nativity at The Wood Connection, I knew I wanted it for a few reasons. It is less that $20, my kids can touch it and I’m okay with it, and I enjoy finishing these things and making them my own.
I painted the whole set with charcoal colored paint, and then distressed it with sandpaper. I love the look it gave.
My little two year old likes to take baby Jesus and play with him, and it makes me happy.
I decided to go with antique silver glitter for the star. I’m more of a silver kinda girl than gold.
The wisemen.
The shepherd and the animals.
I’m so excited to have a nativity in our home this year.
We also decided that this would be a fun thing to give to a family for the 12 days of Christmas, so each night we’ve been leaving a piece at the door. It’s been fun for our kids. I hope the family that we chose enjoys their nativity too.
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